Rose plant

ABSTRACT

A new miniature rose variety of clean current red coloring.

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of roseplant of the miniature rose class, which was originated by my crossingas seed parent my seedling of (Yellow Jewel × Tamango) and the roseknown as "Sheri Anne" as pollen parent. The denomination of this rose is"Savathree".

Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety whichdistinguish it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware are well formed blooms of clean current red coloring that retaintheir color upon opening and aging. Asexual reproduction by budding ofthe new variety as performed in Essex County, Mass., shows that theforegoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true to form andare established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

The accompanying drawing shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety in different stages of developmentand as depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible tomake the same in a color illustration of this character.

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (RHSCC). The terminology used in color description herein refersto plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart, e.g., "46A" is plate46A of The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart.

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.--My unpatented, unreleased seedling of (Yellow Jewel ×Tamango).

Pollen parent.--"Sheri Anne" (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,826).

Class: Miniature.

The following observations are made of specimens grown under glass inEssex County, Mass. during the month of March.

FLOWER

Blooming habit: Recurrent.

A. Bud:

(1) Size.--Large.

(2) Form.--Pointed.

(3) Color.--After sepals fall, color of bud is current red 46A to 47A.

(4) Sepals.--Smooth, longer than bud with reddish tips.

(5) Peduncle.--Length -- about 1/2 to 1 inch. Aspect -- straight.Strength -- erect. Color -- near 144B.

B. Bloom:

(1) Size.--Average size when fully expanded -- about 11/2 to 13/4inches.

(2) Borne.--Singly and small clusters.

(3) Form.--High centered at first becoming flat, petals quill to points.

(4) Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions -- about 20.

(5) Color.--Current red (46A to 47A) buds open to clean current redcolored flowers which retain coloring upon opening and aging. Petalshave yellow at point of petal attachment.

C. Petals:

(1) Texture.--Thick.

(2) Appearance.--Inside and outside -- satiny.

(3) Form.--General fan shape but with pointed apex.

(4) Arrangement.--Regularly arranged, shingle-like.

(5) Petaloids in center.--Few to none.

(6) Persistence.--Drop off cleanly.

(7) Fragrance.--Slight, sweet.

(8) Lasting quality.--Long lasting on plant and as cut flower.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

A. Stamens, filaments and anthers:

(1) Arrangement.--Stamens regularly arranged around styles.

(2) Color.--Near 21B.

B. Pollen:

Color.--Near 21A.

C. Styles: Even, medium length.

D. Stigmas:

Color.--Near 160C.

E. Hips: None observed.

PLANT

A. Form: Spreading, compact.

B. Growth: Very vigorous, good branching from base.

Height attained.--About 16 inches.

C. Foliage: Compound 5 to 7 leaflets.

(1) Size.--Medium.

(2) Quantity.--Abundant.

(3) Color.--New foliage: Upper side -- near to 143A; Under side -- nearto 138B. Old foliage: Upper side -- near 138A; Under side -- near 138B.

(4) Shape.--Oval.

(5) Texture.--Upper side is glossy and under side is matte.

(6) Edge.--Serrated.

(7) Serration.--Regular.

(8) Leaf stem.--Color -- near to 145A. Under side -- 145B.

(9) Stipules.--Medium, smooth.

(10) Resistance to disease.--Blackspot -- average. Mildew -- average.Rust -- average.

D. Wood:

(1) New wood.--Color -- near 144B. Bark -- smooth.

(2) Old wood.--Color -- near 146B. Bark -- smooth.

E. Thorns:

(1) Thorns.--Quantity (main stalk) -- ordinary. On laterals from stalk-- normal. Form -- ordinary. Length -- medium. Color -- Reddish green.Position -- scattered.

(2) Prickles.--None.

F. Winter hardiness: Needs winter protection in severe climate.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniaturerose class, substantially as shown and described, characterizedparticularly by clean current red flowers which retain color uponopening and aging borne on a vigorous, spreading plant.